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Grateful - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, near Nijō Castle

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Grateful - Hostel in central Kyoto offers a relaxing garden and social bar. Enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi and luggage storage. Explore nearby Nijō Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace on foot.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Female Shared Room - 2 Bunk Beds (Age 6+ Only) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Female Shared Room - 2 Bunk Beds (Age 6+ Only)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Hair dryer, bidet, towels

Mix Shared Room - 3 Bunk Beds (Age 6+ Only)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Room - Japanese Style | In-room safe, free WiFi

Private Room - Japanese Style

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Private Room - 2 Bunk Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi

Private Room - 2 Bunk Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Room - 3 Bunk Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi

Private Room - 3 Bunk Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Bidet
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kamikajicho 340-5, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8033

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kyoto International Manga Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nijō Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kawaramachi Street - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nijo Station - 3 min drive
  • Marutamachi Station - 7 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪餃子の王将 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪お食事処 やまびこ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪桔梗寿司 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪チャーミングチャーハン 丸太町本店 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪京都中華 ハマムラ - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grateful - Hostel

Hostel near Nijō Castle
Located close to Kyoto Imperial Palace, Grateful - Hostel provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Grateful - Hostel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

We should mention

Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Grateful House Kyoto
Grateful Kyoto
Grateful Hostel Kyoto
Grateful Hostel
Grateful - Hostel Kyoto
Grateful - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Grateful - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyoto

Frequently asked questions

Is Grateful - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Grateful - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Grateful - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Grateful - Hostel located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Mikane Shrine, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Kawaramachi Street and Shijo Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Marutamachi Station is 7 minutes by foot and Nijojo-mae Station is 11 minutes.

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